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Briarcliff, TX


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Briarcliff, Texas

Briarcliff, Texas is 20 miles NW of Austin, Texas. It is in Travis county. The village is part of the Austin - San Marcos metro area. The population of Briarcliff is 895.

The People and Families of Briarcliff

In Briarcliff, about 66% of adults are married. Briarcliff, compared to the great majority of similar-sized villages, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Briarcliff had a median family income of $82,507. Briarcliff is one of the richer villages in Texas. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the village. There aren't a lot of poor people in Briarcliff. The people of the village can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the village. A sizable number of people in Briarcliff work from home. Notably, the village is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Briarcliff political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $19,900. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Briarcliff Housing

Of the housing in Briarcliff, approximately 91% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the village is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Briarcliff. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the village than most places in Texas.

Commuting

In Briarcliff, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Briarcliff strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBriarcliff Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBriarcliff Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBriarcliff Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBriarcliff People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Briarcliff College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Briarcliff Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 19%Briarcliff Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Briarcliff, TX

Comparing Briarcliff to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population89
Racial Diversity72
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size52

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11
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